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Myth 11: The color temperature of the LEDs only exists in cold and bluish tones.
Fact: LEDs can get color temperatures ranging from 27000 to 7000 K. The LED technology is more efficient when it reaches higher color temperature. However, its almost bluish light is not adequate for street lighting. Neutral tones (4000K) are the best ones and generate greater perception of safety on the road.
Myth 12: The light emitted by LED lamps is not optimal for street lighting.
Fact: Studies by London authorities about the effects of street lighting with LED streetlights showed surprising results on the acceptance of its white light and how they allow a better view.
Myth 13: The LED containing dangerous substances.
Fact: Unlike other technologies such as fluorescent or induction lamps, LEDs do not contain hazardous substances such as mercury, lead or other toxic materials.
Myth 14: The street lighting with LED lamps require a connection to the mains.
Fact: The low consumption of LED streetlights makes this technology ideal to connect them to alternative sources such as solar photovoltaics. This allows applications where AC power is not available or where installation could raise project costs. It is very important to ensure proper compatibility of electronic equipment with selected generation system.
Mito 15: The output light of a LED luminaire technology must be equal to that of a conventional luminaire.
Fact: conventional light sources emit omni-directionally (in all directions). As a result, they require reflectors and diffusers to direct the light to the place you need lighting. In most cases, this process waste light. Conversely, the LED lights project light in a managed and controlled way without need to generate the same amount of lumens of conventional luminaires.
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